noun Uncommon

colouring

Colouring (noun) means british spelling of coloring. Example: “The children spent the afternoon colouring pictures of dinosaurs.”

noun

British spelling of coloring.

"The children spent the afternoon colouring pictures of dinosaurs."

How to Use Colouring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBritish spelling of "coloring."

UK vs US

British/Commonwealth spelling; American English uses "coloring."

Easily confused with

coloring →

more colouring comparative, most colouring superlative

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The children spent the afternoon _____ pictures of dinosaurs.

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What does “colouring” mean?

The word “colouring” means british spelling of coloring. In plain terms, british spelling of "coloring.".

How do you use “colouring” in a sentence?

Here is “colouring” used in a sentence: “The children spent the afternoon colouring pictures of dinosaurs.”

What part of speech is “colouring”?

“Colouring” is a noun.

Is “colouring” a common word?

“Colouring” is an uncommon word in modern English.